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Dodgers News, Rumors, Scores & ScheduleFri, 09 Dec 2016 23:45:13 +0000en-UShourly1Dodgers Rumors: Los Angeles Interested in David Robertsonhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DodgersNation/~3/E8lzlt_6_SI/
http://www.dodgersnation.com/dodgers-rumors-los-angeles-interested-david-robertson-gb1293/2016/12/09/#respondFri, 09 Dec 2016 23:45:12 +0000http://www.dodgersnation.com/?p=86410The closer carousel keeps spinning, and the Dodgers are frantically searching for bullpen help in the event Kenley Jansen signs with the Miami Marlins or Washington Nationals. One name who has emerged is David Robertson of the rebuilding Chicago White Sox, according to Andy McCullough of the Los Angeles Times. The Sox “won” the Winter […]

]]>The closer carousel keeps spinning, and the Dodgers are frantically searching for bullpen help in the event Kenley Jansen signs with the Miami Marlins or Washington Nationals. One name who has emerged is David Robertson of the rebuilding Chicago White Sox, according to Andy McCullough of the Los Angeles Times.

The Sox “won” the Winter Meetings, fetching major prospects hauls for stars Chris Sale and Adam Eaton. Chicago has engaged a full rebuild, and Robertson is the next name to hit the rumor mill.

The #Nats tried to get the #WhiteSox to include closer David Robertson in the Adam Eaton trade, but Sox refused, will deal separately.

Robertson has garnered interest from both New York teams, Washington, L.A. and others. Chicago is once again set up nicely to add to their suddenly impressive farm. Fans often cite Andrew Friedman’s history as a reason the Dodgers won’t pay Jansen, but that same history works against a Robertson trade.

“The Dodgers have engaged in trade talks with the White Sox, who are conducting a fire sale that could include former All-Star reliever David Robertson. In Robertson, there exists an example of the perils of free-agent relief contracts. An elite set-up man with the Yankees, he has regressed into a solid closer in Chicago, across two seasons with a 3.44 earned-run average.” – Andy McCullough

It’s notable the Dodgers are included in his no-trade clause. The Angels and Giants aren’t on there, so it’s hard to guess his logic. Either way, a chance to close for a contender might appeal enough for Robertson to waive the clause. Robertson is also owed $25 million through 2018, so there will be cheaper alternatives on a similar level that won’t cost prospects.

]]>http://www.dodgersnation.com/dodgers-rumors-los-angeles-interested-david-robertson-gb1293/2016/12/09/feed/0http://www.dodgersnation.com/dodgers-rumors-los-angeles-interested-david-robertson-gb1293/2016/12/09/Dodgers News: Zaidi Asking Urias to Take Initiative this Off-Seasonhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DodgersNation/~3/q8SLL7iGxag/
http://www.dodgersnation.com/dodgers-news-zaidi-asking-urias-to-take-initiative-this-off-season-gb1293/2016/12/09/#respondFri, 09 Dec 2016 22:01:02 +0000http://www.dodgersnation.com/?p=86412It’s easy to get caught up in news about players who aren’t on the Dodgers right now, but let’s check on someone who is: Julio Urias. Urias is now the third Dodger in recent news relating his body type, as he’s planning to trim down. It was previously reported the Dodgers wanted Yasiel Puig to […]

]]>It’s easy to get caught up in news about players who aren’t on the Dodgers right now, but let’s check on someone who is: Julio Urias. Urias is now the third Dodger in recent news relating his body type, as he’s planning to trim down.

It was previously reported the Dodgers wanted Yasiel Puig to shed pounds and Kenta Maeda to gain strength. General Manager Farhan Zaidi spoke with MLB.com, saying Urias will “take initiative” in maintaining his weight. He said Urias’ body is maturing and both sides want to see the young ace pitch a full season in 2017.

Long-term weight has also been a discussion with Urias. As the MLB.com article notes, Urias exceeded his expected 215 pounds by season’s end, and the lefty lost roughly 20 pounds heading into last season. He visited his agency last week as well as the Dodgers medical staff in an effort to establish a program. Agent Scott Boras said Urias will go home to Mexico, but return to California in January to prepare for spring training.

“He hasn’t really had a season where he’s pitched all the way through. Last year, there were periods of being shut down. The year before that, he had eye surgery. This is the first time the hope and expectation is six months-plus. He’s only 20, and his body is evolving. He’s going through physical maturity, and the body’s filling out. We’re aware of it and he’s aware of it, and he wants to pitch a full season.” -Farhan Zaidi on Julio Urias

]]>http://www.dodgersnation.com/dodgers-news-zaidi-asking-urias-to-take-initiative-this-off-season-gb1293/2016/12/09/feed/0http://www.dodgersnation.com/dodgers-news-zaidi-asking-urias-to-take-initiative-this-off-season-gb1293/2016/12/09/Dodgers Rumors: If Kenley Jansen is out, is Greg Holland in?http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DodgersNation/~3/yCmAXl_fKm8/
http://www.dodgersnation.com/dodgers-rumors-kenley-jansen-greg-holland-gb1293/2016/12/09/#commentsFri, 09 Dec 2016 18:33:34 +0000http://www.dodgersnation.com/?p=86409The game of closer musical chairs is nearing an end, and the Dodgers may be left without a seat. Kenley Jansen, the team’s all-time saves leader, has a massive offer in-hand from the Miami Marlins and serious interest from the Washington Nationals. The Dodgers are contemplating paying over $80 million to a closer. If Jansen […]

]]>The game of closer musical chairs is nearing an end, and the Dodgers may be left without a seat. Kenley Jansen, the team’s all-time saves leader, has a massive offer in-hand from the Miami Marlins and serious interest from the Washington Nationals. The Dodgers are contemplating paying over $80 million to a closer.

If Jansen moves on, the Dodgers must do the same. The trio of elite free agent closers would be gone. Wade Davis, the best closer on the trade market, is a now a Chicago Cub. Jansen’s decision could put the Dodgers in a bind.

To the forefront of discussions will be former Royals closer and 2015 World Champion Greg Holland. Holland sat out last season injured, but he’s on the comeback trail and Los Angeles is a strong bet to make him an offer.

Los Angeles is fortunate a closer with Holland’s upside is available. That said, he’s still a major risk. There’s no guarantee Holland regains his velocity after Tommy John surgery, and given that the Royals are reportedly priced out of his range, he isn’t going to come cheap. Most of the MLB still needs bullpen help, and taking a chance on Holland is the best option left. The smart bet for both sides is for Holland to receive a one-year, incentive-laden deal that allows him to re-enter free agency after a healthy season. After all, he was arguably the best closer in the American League before his injury.

Unless L.A. has a trick up its sleeve, or is willing to pay a prospect bounty for a guy like Zach Britton, the second Jansen signs on the dotted line with Miami or Washington, Los Angeles is on Holland watch.

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http://www.dodgersnation.com/dodgers-rumors-nationals-chasing-kenley-jansen-gb1293/2016/12/09/#commentsFri, 09 Dec 2016 18:31:31 +0000http://www.dodgersnation.com/?p=86407After Aroldis Chapman signed a record-breaking contract with the New York Yankees, the Dodgers’ lone competitor for Kenley Jansen was thought to be the Miami Marlins. Turns out, another NL East opponent is throwing its name in the mix. The Washington Nationals, fresh off a blockbuster trade for Adam Eaton, are interested in Jansen, according […]

]]>After Aroldis Chapman signed a record-breaking contract with the New York Yankees, the Dodgers’ lone competitor for Kenley Jansen was thought to be the Miami Marlins. Turns out, another NL East opponent is throwing its name in the mix.

The Washington Nationals, fresh off a blockbuster trade for Adam Eaton, are interested in Jansen, according to ESPN’s Jim Bowden. The Los Angeles Times confirmed Washington’s interest.

“The Marlins have the best offer on the table for Kenley Jansen. The Nationals have asked his camp to come back to them before they do a deal and the Dodgers would like to have him back – but not at Chapman range.” -Bowden said in the report.

The Nationals have flirted with big moves all offseason. The team came close to acquiring Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen, and were reportedly near a deal for White Sox ace Chris Sale before Boston jumped back in. Most pundits agree Washington overpaid for Eaton, with the deal headlined by pitching phenom Lucas Giolito, but the Nationals are desperate. Bryce Harper’s time there is reportedly limited and Washington is the only MLB franchise yet to advance past a divisional series.

Washington lost closer Mark Melancon to the Giants and missed out on Wade Davis to Chicago. The team has a glaring hole at the back of its bullpen and Jansen could be the missing piece. As Andy McCullough pointed out in The Times piece, Washington could pose a bigger threat than the Marlins considering Miami’s history of back-loading contracts. It’s no secret Jansen wants his pay day immediately.

Friends say that Jansen values comfort. Has it with #Dodgers. Could have it with #Marlins, too: Mattingly, Wallace, Bundy, Gordon, Ellis.

On the other side of the coin, Jansen is said to value comfort, which favors L.A. and Miami. The Marlins have former Dodgers manager Don Mattingly, who has recruited Jansen, as well as former Dodgers catcher A.J. Ellis, who has caught 48% of Jansen’s MLB innings.

There has been doubt among those in Chapman/Jansen race about how serious LAD are about paying big dollars to a closer. About to find out.

The Jansen market is expected to close soon. Miami might have the best offer, but there’s no reason to think the Dodgers have backed down just yet. Los Angeles already missed on the best alternatives. Retaining Jansen is paramount, but his expected salary will continue to create pause.

]]>http://www.dodgersnation.com/dodgers-rumors-nationals-chasing-kenley-jansen-gb1293/2016/12/09/feed/1http://www.dodgersnation.com/dodgers-rumors-nationals-chasing-kenley-jansen-gb1293/2016/12/09/Dodgers Rumors: Justin Turner Running Out of Alternativeshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DodgersNation/~3/o6TMyaKabvc/
http://www.dodgersnation.com/dodgers-rumors-justin-turner-running-out-of-alternatives-gb1293/2016/12/08/#commentsFri, 09 Dec 2016 05:52:21 +0000http://www.dodgersnation.com/?p=86402The Dodgers have a myriad of options if Justin Turner departs. Turner, however, does not seem to have that same luxury. The St. Louis Cardinals are nearing a deal with Dexter Fowler, thus eliminating one prominent suitor for Turner (unless the Cardinals move salary). The San Francisco Giants were reportedly “open-minded” about Turner, but signing […]

]]>The Dodgers have a myriad of options if Justin Turner departs. Turner, however, does not seem to have that same luxury.

The St. Louis Cardinals are nearing a deal with Dexter Fowler, thus eliminating one prominent suitor for Turner (unless the Cardinals move salary). The San Francisco Giants were reportedly “open-minded” about Turner, but signing Mark Melancon leaves the financial well dry.

The list of teams who can reasonable give Turner four or five years and north of $80 million is dwindling. Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports mentioned the Los Angeles Angels as a dark horse destination, given the team’s need at third base and the ability to offer Turner a close-to-home alternative. Heyman, however, calls it a “long shot” marriage.

Interestingly, Turner’s two former employers, the Mets and Orioles, could use Turner’s bat, but either reunion is unlikely. The Mets just paid Yoenis Cespedes and have to be mindful of long-term salary commitments with their wave of pitching due in the coming years. The Orioles have Manny Machado at third and are searching for outfield help. The Atlanta Braves were another low profile destination, but after investing over $25 million in R.A. Dickey, Bartolo Colon and Sean Rodriguez, they appear unlikely as well.

At this point, barring the always sneaky “mystery team,” the Angels are the Dodgers’ biggest threat. The team has the power to spend and keep Turner home. The Angels aren’t a contender, however, which plays to the Dodgers’ advantage if a bidding war erupts.

Turner may be the best free agent on the market, but he’s running out of fits. The longer Turner goes unsigned, the better for the Dodgers. But at some point, Los Angeles is going to want to make its own decision. We’ll see if Turner is part of it.

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http://www.dodgersnation.com/dodgers-credits-la-unlikey-to-re-sign-kenley-jansen-twins-interested-in-brock-stewart-and-more/2016/12/08/#commentsFri, 09 Dec 2016 05:42:03 +0000http://www.dodgersnation.com/?p=86404It was the finale of the winter meetings and the Los Angeles Dodgers still did not make a move after re-signing Rich Hill. It is still a mystery of who Kenley Jansen is going to sign with the 2017 season. Even though Jansen finished strong with the Dodgers, it seems very unlikely that he will […]

]]>It was the finale of the winter meetings and the Los Angeles Dodgers still did not make a move after re-signing Rich Hill. It is still a mystery of who Kenley Jansen is going to sign with the 2017 season.

Even though Jansen finished strong with the Dodgers, it seems very unlikely that he will return to LA next season. Every Dodger fan is feeling the anxiety running through their body hour by hour and day by day.

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http://www.dodgersnation.com/dodgers-news-justin-turner-announces-annual-golf-classic/2016/12/08/#commentsFri, 09 Dec 2016 01:54:54 +0000http://www.dodgersnation.com/?p=86400No one is sure where Justin Turner will be playing in 2017, but that won’t affect his second annual golf tournament. Turner announced via Twitter his Justin Turner Golf Classic will be held at Sherwood Country Club in Thousand Oaks, Calif. on Monday, Jan. 30 at 11 a.m. Each team of four will include a […]

]]>No one is sure where Justin Turner will be playing in 2017, but that won’t affect his second annual golf tournament.

Turner announced via Twitter his Justin Turner Golf Classic will be held at Sherwood Country Club in Thousand Oaks, Calif. on Monday, Jan. 30 at 11 a.m. Each team of four will include a Dodger player or celebrity, according to dreamcenterconference.com. Single entry costs $2,000, and foursome entries cost $5,000. The registration deadline is Jan. 23, 2017. All proceeds will go to The Dream Center’s Veterans Program.

Despite the looming possibility he’s playing elsewhere next season, Turner is a native of Southern California and appears dedicated to keeping a presence in the area. Turner has spent the last three seasons with the Dodgers. In his most recent campaign, he developed into a middle-of-the-order threat. Turner is said to be seeking a five-year contract.

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http://www.dodgersnation.com/dodgers-rumors-minnesota-twins-interested-in-brock-stewart-gb1293/2016/12/08/#commentsThu, 08 Dec 2016 23:13:06 +0000http://www.dodgersnation.com/?p=86393The Minnesota Twins like Dodgers pitcher Brock Stewart, according to Mike Berardino of the Pioneer Press. The news isn’t surprising considering the Twins’ need for controllable pitching. Los Angeles has a surplus of pitching depth and Stewart is one of the more attractive pieces. Given the pitching glut in the Dodgers organization, Stewart could be […]

]]>The Minnesota Twins like Dodgers pitcher Brock Stewart, according to Mike Berardino of the Pioneer Press. The news isn’t surprising considering the Twins’ need for controllable pitching. Los Angeles has a surplus of pitching depth and Stewart is one of the more attractive pieces.

Given the pitching glut in the Dodgers organization, Stewart could be expendable. Los Angeles has reportedly been in hot pursuit of Twins slugging second baseman Brian Dozier, meaning Stewart’s name has likely come up in negotiations.

Berardino acknowledges it would take more for L.A. to acquire Dozier, but he elaborated on Stewart’s history and why Minnesota is intrigued by the right-hander.

Dozier fills the Dodgers’ desperate need of a right-handed power bat in the middle of the order. After sub-par seasons from current free agent Chase Utley and now-Phillie Howie Kendrick, the team’s incumbent starter at second base is Kike Hernandez, so Dozier would be an astronomical upgrade.

It’s a seller’s market, so the price for Dozier is expected to be steep. Including an MLB-ready starter, such as Stewart, would make sense for both parties. Los Angeles has depth to work with and Stewart projects outside the rotation in 2017. For Minnesota, it would add an immediate contributor in an area of need while strengthening the farm with whatever additional talent L.A. sends in a deal. Stewart wouldn’t headline a Dozier trade, but he serves as an appealing asset in negotiations.

Stewart appeared in seven games for the Dodgers in 2016. He collected a 5.79 ERA in 28 innings, but flashed enough to show he could develop into a mid-rotation starter. Dozier had a career-year for the Twins with 42 home runs and 99 RBI. He also stole 18 bases, making him an even greater asset to a Dodger team in need of more swiping.

]]>http://www.dodgersnation.com/dodgers-rumors-minnesota-twins-interested-in-brock-stewart-gb1293/2016/12/08/feed/1http://www.dodgersnation.com/dodgers-rumors-minnesota-twins-interested-in-brock-stewart-gb1293/2016/12/08/Dodgers Rumors: Los Angeles Unlikely to Re-Sign Kenley Jansenhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DodgersNation/~3/yqtkkPeWmuM/
http://www.dodgersnation.com/dodgers-rumors-los-angeles-unlikely-to-re-sign-kenley-jansen/2016/12/08/#commentsThu, 08 Dec 2016 18:09:42 +0000http://www.dodgersnation.com/?p=86387The Winter Meetings took a slow turn for the Dodgers on Wednesday, so there are many questions still unanswered. The battle for the best closer is down to the Dodgers, Marlins, but the Nationals were added to the list early Thursday morning. The Miami Marlins have more interest in Kenley Jansen but the Dodgers do not […]

]]>The Winter Meetings took a slow turn for the Dodgers on Wednesday, so there are many questions still unanswered. The battle for the best closer is down to the Dodgers, Marlins, but the Nationals were added to the list early Thursday morning.

The Miami Marlins have more interest in Kenley Jansen but the Dodgers do not want to lose their star closer. The Curacao native has been the top closer since the off-season and he is the only reliable closer who hasn’t been signed to a team.

After losing Mark Melancon to the San Francisco Giants, the Nationals are looking to fill up their closer spot. Aroldis Chapman signed with his former team, the New York Yankees, on Wednesday for 5-years and $86 million.

The only question left who will Jansen sign with?

Club executives get the sense that the Dodgers are not going to match the Marlins offer for Jensen, according to Andy McCullough of the LA Times.

As the Winter Meetings wrap up, the sense among some rival execs is the Dodgers won't be willing to match the Marlins offer for Ken Jansen.

Comfort is what Kenley Jansen wants and he has it with the Dodgers due to how much they valued him and used me last season. The possibility of comfort with the Marlins comes from the former Dodgers are now a part of the Marlins organization.

Don Mattingly

Tim Wallach

Lorenzo Bundy

Dee Gordon

Newly acquired A.J. Ellis

Friends say that Jansen values comfort. Has it with #Dodgers. Could have it with #Marlins, too: Mattingly, Wallace, Bundy, Gordon, Ellis.

If the Dodgers are unable to re-sign Jansen, the only possible alternative is David Robertson. The 31-year-old closer, had a record of 5-3 with a 3.48 ERA and collected 37 saves last season with the White Sox.

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http://www.dodgersnation.com/kenley-jansen-updates-dodgers-yankees-marlins-making-moves/2016/12/07/#commentsWed, 07 Dec 2016 21:23:58 +0000http://www.dodgersnation.com/?p=86385Kenley Jansen is arguably the best closer out on the market today if you take into consideration Aroldis Chapman’s “fuzzy” domestic issues. Coming off a seasons where he became the Dodgers’ all-time saves leader and a heroic performance in the playoffs, it’s easy to see why the tension is high amongst Dodger fans whether or […]

]]>Kenley Jansen is arguably the best closer out on the market today if you take into consideration Aroldis Chapman’s “fuzzy” domestic issues. Coming off a seasons where he became the Dodgers’ all-time saves leader and a heroic performance in the playoffs, it’s easy to see why the tension is high amongst Dodger fans whether or not Jansen is coming back.

So far, the winter meetings being held in Baltimore this year have produced a lot of trades and signings, but the headliners are definitely the 3 year contract signed by Rich Hill to the Dodgers and the 4 year deal signed by Mark Melancon to the Giants. The Melancon deal is the most intriguing here because it sets the price for the market on closers this off-season.

With Melancon receiving a 4 year / $62M deal from the Giants, everyone is assuming that Jansen and Chapman are going to receive deals well north of that. Chapman has been rumored to want a six year deal and if he gets a higher annual salary than Melancon, then we’re looking at a $100M+ deal for a closer that would pitch 65-70 innings a season. That six year deal is most likely a pipe dream, but the chances are very good that Jansen and Chapman will receive five year deals starting at around $85M.

The Yankees have already offered both Jansen and Chapman, but the details of the offer have not been shared with anyone yet.

“Offers have been put out there,” Cashman said. “(Chapman agent) Barry Praver and (Jansen agent) Adam Katz are the people you’d have to ask about whether it’s progress or not. We’re still having the dialogue, but whether it leads us to a positive resolution from our perspective or not remains to be seen. They’re still active with a whole bunch of people.” – NY Daily News

Next up, we have the Marlins and an old friend of Dodger Fans, Don Mattingly. According to Joe Frisaro of MLB.com, Mattingly has reached out to Jansen to just gauge interest, but according to Mark Saxon of ESPN.com, the chances are low that the Marlins will be in serious consideration.

“With Kenley, obviously there is a whole different level [financially] that’s definitely above what I do,” Mattingly said. “But I’ve had contact with those guys to see if they have any interest, because some guys may say, ‘Hey, I don’t want to play in Miami. I want to stay on the West Coast.'” – Marlins.MLB.com

I've heard the Marlins aren't feeling great about their chances of landing Kenley Jansen

The Dodgers are definitely in contact with Jansen’s team and have made it clear that Jansen and Justin Turner are their highest priorities now that Rich Hill has been signed. It looks like there are going to be a few more tense days ahead for Dodger fans to see if the Dodgers All-Time leader in saves is going to be returning.

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http://www.dodgersnation.com/rumor-updates-more-for-the-dodgers-front-office-to-work-on/2016/12/07/#commentsWed, 07 Dec 2016 20:16:15 +0000http://www.dodgersnation.com/?p=86382Momentum needs to be started with a push and depending on that push, the laws of nature will determine how quickly that momentum reaches it’s full potential. Well, the Dodgers started off with a strong push with the signing of Rich Hill and Dodger fans are hoping that the momentum carries into a few more […]

]]>Momentum needs to be started with a push and depending on that push, the laws of nature will determine how quickly that momentum reaches it’s full potential. Well, the Dodgers started off with a strong push with the signing of Rich Hill and Dodger fans are hoping that the momentum carries into a few more big moves.

Obviously, the most important signings are going to be Justin Turner and Kenley Jansen. Rumors are that the Yankees have already reached out to Jansen AND Aroldis Chapman with offers that may blow the deal Melancon received from the Giants out of the water (4 years / $62M).

According to multiple sources like Ken Rosenthal, Buster Olney and Andrew McCullough, the Dodgers have been very active in exploring trades and signing free agents. Let’s try to sum it up here, so you can catch up on it all:

Insurance, Addressing the Lack of Right Handed Batters & Infield Help

Sources: #Dodgers continue to weigh IF options. Talking to #WhiteSox about Frazier, #Twins about Dozier – and still talking to Turner, too.

With the White Sox trading Chris Sale to the Red Sox, the White Sox are most likely going to continue their rebuild and will look to unload Todd Frazier as well. The multi-million dollar question is going to be if the Dodgers give up on Justin Turner in favor acquiring Frazier, will they push hard to re-sign Kenley Jansen?

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http://www.dodgersnation.com/dodgers-credits-club-wants-yasiel-puig-to-shed-some-weight-dodgers-have-interest-in-jose-bautista-and-more/2016/12/07/#commentsWed, 07 Dec 2016 18:02:43 +0000http://www.dodgersnation.com/?p=86380After re-signing Rich Hill on Monday, the Los Angeles Dodgers have yet to re-sign or trade anyone in the off-season. Dodger fans believe that they are waiting of the last day of the winter meetings to sign free agent favorites; Justin Turner and Kenley Jansen. There were many rumors that were proposed on Tuesday but […]

]]>After re-signing Rich Hill on Monday, the Los Angeles Dodgers have yet to re-sign or trade anyone in the off-season. Dodger fans believe that they are waiting of the last day of the winter meetings to sign free agent favorites; Justin Turner and Kenley Jansen.

There were many rumors that were proposed on Tuesday but there were no signs that the Dodgers were going to finalize any deals.

The #Dodgers have expressed interest in trading for Todd Frazier, source says. #Whitesox might not be done dealing yet.

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http://www.dodgersnation.com/dodgers-news-manager-dave-roberts-addresses-media-at-winter-meetings/2016/12/06/#commentsWed, 07 Dec 2016 01:42:01 +0000http://www.dodgersnation.com/?p=86373Dodgers manager, Dave Roberts, spoke out to the media at Major League Baseball’s winter meetings on Tuesday, but the Los Angeles Dodgers are still waiting for the right players. There are many updated rumors, however, there are not many closed deals. The Los Angeles Dodgers first deal was re-signing starting pitcher Rich Hill to a 3-year, […]

]]>Dodgers manager, Dave Roberts, spoke out to the media at Major League Baseball’s winter meetings on Tuesday, but the Los Angeles Dodgers are still waiting for the right players. There are many updated rumors, however, there are not many closed deals.

The Los Angeles Dodgers first deal was re-signing starting pitcher Rich Hill to a 3-year, $48 million contract on Monday. The Dodgers are hoping to re-sign one or both of the team’s favorite free agents; Justin Turner and Kenley Jansen. It has been a slow off-season so far and winter meetings end on Thursday.

Roberts was involved with the San Diego Padres, another NL West team, and knows what the other teams in their division have to offer. As the NL Manager of the Year, Roberts will have to prove himself for the 2017 season.

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http://www.dodgersnation.com/dodgers-news-clayton-kershaw-begins-offseason-throwing-program/2016/12/06/#commentsTue, 06 Dec 2016 20:39:33 +0000http://www.dodgersnation.com/?p=86365Before Clayton Kershaw joined Brian Dozier at the Winter Meetings on Monday, the Dodgers ace began his off-season throwing program. Kershaw is hoping he will stay in good health during the winter as reported by Andy McCullough of the LA Times. The 28-year-old pitcher was placed on the disabled list on July 1 due to […]

]]>Before Clayton Kershaw joined Brian Dozier at the Winter Meetings on Monday, the Dodgers ace began his off-season throwing program. Kershaw is hoping he will stay in good health during the winter as reported by Andy McCullough of the LA Times.

The 28-year-old pitcher was placed on the disabled list on July 1 due to herniated disc. Below is the journey of his injury:

September 3, 2016- Dodgers sent Kershaw on a rehab assignment to Rancho Cucamonga Quakes

Kershaw had a 2-1 record in the 2016 postseason and received his first save in a remarkable Game 5 of the National League Division Series.

“It didn’t hurt today,” Kershaw said Monday during the Major League Baseball’s winter meetings.”So that was good.”

McCullough also reported that Kershaw changed his routine to “reduce strain and improve his functionality.”

Dodgers former manager, Joe Torre, and Kershaw have addressed about Kershaw’s opportunity to represent the United States in the World Baseball Classic that begins in March. However, he is not sure that he is ready to participate in the games.

“Even though I am 100% healthy, I don’t want to put the team in a bad spot,” he said. “I haven’t talked to anyone about it, to be honest. I don’t know.”

Kershaw knows that it is a honor to be a part to represent his country in the game he loves to play but playing with the Dodgers injury-free for the 2017 season is also important.

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http://www.dodgersnation.com/dodgers-rumors-los-angeles-may-have-interest-in-jose-bautista/2016/12/06/#commentsTue, 06 Dec 2016 18:02:06 +0000http://www.dodgersnation.com/?p=86370A report coming from thestar.com says that the Dodgers may have interest in José Bautista. Bautista has spent the last 8 seasons with the Blue Jays, where he truly blossomed into one of the game’s premier power hitters. However, his performed stumbled in 2016 as he battled injuries and inconsistent performance. Bautista would help the […]

]]>A report coming from thestar.com says that the Dodgers may have interest in José Bautista. Bautista has spent the last 8 seasons with the Blue Jays, where he truly blossomed into one of the game’s premier power hitters. However, his performed stumbled in 2016 as he battled injuries and inconsistent performance.

Bautista would help the Dodgers generate some much needed power from the right side of the plate. He’s primarily an outfielder, as he’s played mostly RF for the Blue Jays.

He’s not a particular good defender in right, as advanced defensive metrics grade him out as below average. Bautista hits for massive power and he strikes out nearly as much as he walks but he’s also no spring chicken, as he’ll be playing 2017 in his age-37 season. He does, however, have one of the single most epic batflips of all time.

The Dodgers would forfeit their first round pick for signing Bautista, as he was tendered a qualifying offer by the Blue Jays. At this point in his career, he may be better suited to a DH role, which puts his position on the Dodgers in question. For a team that is trying to get under the luxury tax and strongly values defense in right, this interest seems more like “kicking the tires” than legitimate interest, as Bautista has openly stated that he is trying to get paid this offseason.

The market for Bautista has been a little slow to develop this offseason, so this could be a situation where his agent leaked that a large revenue team had interest in his client to attempt to jump start the market.

The Dodgers currently have a plethora of outfielders, so an acquisition like this would have to be a precursor to a trade of another outfielder, like Andre Ethier, Trayce Thompson or Yasiel Puig.